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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,242.19, 360,518.36 and 146,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,242.19, 360,518.36 and 146,546.33 is: 202,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,242.19 : 360,518.36 = 146,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,242.19/360,518.36 = 146,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,242.19x = 360,518.36 × 146,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,242.19x = 52,832,640,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,640,020.30/261,242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,236.25

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